Taking care of the kids and engaging in various activities in Omihachiman, Japan

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  Description

  Hello. We are an alternative school in Shiga, Japan.
  
  We believe in children's power to make their own decision. We place great emphasis on hands-off approach. We, adults, are there to assist when they need help but not to guide them.
  
  There are 12 kids (age b/w 1 and 12 years old, 6 families) We need a personal who can spend time with school age kids (6 of them). We engage in both outdoor and indoor activities depending on what the kids would like to do.
  
  Preschool age kids (btw 0 and 6 years old) are accompanied by their parents. Kids above school age (btw 7 and older) spend time away from their parents.
  
  We are not business.
  We are looking for volunteers.

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Teaching

  Gardening

  Babysitting and creative play

  Help around the house
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  We are located not too far from a big cities like Kyoto and Osaka, yet the town is very quiet and convenient enough for someone who wants a slower pace.
  You will get to experience how people in a small town live and interact with one another especially parents and children.

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  Projects involving children

  This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.

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  Help

  We need someone who;
  
  - is physically fit,
  - can speak some Japanese,
  - can stay the minimum of one month,
  - understands kids as equal amongst adults,
  - allows kids to make their own decisions as much as possible.
  
  Hours;
  
  5 hours a day (usually 10am until 15pm)
  Tuesday through Friday
  
  
  Types of outdoor activities are hiking, going to lakes (swimming in summer), going to parks etc..
  Types of indoor activities are art project, studying subject matters of kids' interests, playing music etc...

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  Languages spoken

  Japanese: Fluent
  English: Beginner

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  Accommodation

  Our facility provides;
  
  - private Japanese style room (a set of futon for you to sleep on)
  - access to kitchen
  - access to toilet
  
  Our facility does not include;
  
  - warm water (there is only cold water running)*
  - internet access
  
  * There is sento (public bath) 15 mins away.
  
  We are planning to provide three meals of ingredients.
  And We want to consult with Workawayers and decide.

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  A little more information

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    Internet access

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    Limited internet access

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    We have pets

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    We are smokers

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    Can host families

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  One

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  Hours expected

  Maximum 5 - 6 hours a day, 4 days a week